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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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